My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.
And my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.
For he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his handmaiden:
behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty has done wondrous things for me:
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is upon them
that fear him throughout all generations.
He has shown the power of his arm:
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has put down the mighty from their seat,
and has exalted the humble and meek.
He has filled the hungry with good things:
and the rich he has sent empty away.
He has sustained his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy.
As he promised to our forefathers,
Abraham and his sons for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
Joseph, my dear Joseph,
help me to rock the little child,
the God who will be your reward
in heaven, the child of the virgin Mary. Eya.
A virgin bore God,
as divine mercy
wished it.
Now let all sing
and praise the new-born king,
saying with holy voice:
Glory be to the infant Christ.
Today has appeared in Israel
the one whom Gabriel foretold,
a king is born.
In sweet jubilation
Now sing with hearts aglow!
Our delight and pleasure
Lies in a manger,
Like sunshine is our treasure
In his mother’s lap.
Thou art Alpha and Omega!
O tiny Jesus,
For thee I long alway;
Comfort my heart’s blindness,
O best of boys,
With all thy loving kindness,
O prince of glory,
Draw me after thee!
O love of the Father,
O gentleness of the Son!
Deeply were we stained
Through our sins;
But thou for us hast gained
The joy of heaven.
O that we were there!
Where are joys
In any place but there?
There are angels singing
New songs,
And the bells are ringing
In the court of the King.
O that we were there!